Win Tickets: The Jompson Brothers w/ Radiolucent @ Smith’s Olde Bar, Saturday Feb. 9th

The Jompson Brothers were born in a garage in Nashville, TN as a result of late-night jam sessions between former SteelDrivers frontman Chris Stapleton (vocals, guitar) and Greg McKee (guitar). Bard McNamee (drums) and J.T. Cure (bass) were soon added to the equation, more jamming ensued, and the band was complete. Their self-titled debut (produced […]

Show Preview: Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on drums Playing @ The Goat Farm Feb 9th & 10th

There are musicians and artists in this world who sometimes like to keep a low profile and we can certainly respect that. Jonathan Richman is one of those private folks, so in lieu of an interview, we are going to provide you with a little show preview. Jonathan Richman is playing at The Goat Farm […]

5GB Interview with The Wild Feathers- Residency at Smith’s Olde Bar: 2/5, 2/12, 3/6

Ricky Young, Joel King, Taylor Burns and Preston Wimberly, grew up steeped in music; playing solo gigs, touring with local bands and working at venues. The four guys came together in Austin in 2010 through coincidence, mutual friends, and a shared love of the classics: Petty, Dylan, Cash, The Band, Allman Bros, Neil Young and […]

CD Review: Lost Animal – Ex Tropical

Review by Ellen Eldridge Getting lost is one of the most attractive aspects of music. Concept albums and stacked up songs that let you lose and then find yourself layer by layer aid in catharsis as much as in solidifying an identity. Who would we be without those songs that sealed our first kisses and […]

Magnetic Music Festival Lineup Announced (April 20th), Tickets On Sale Now

There are numerous reasons to look forward to Spring and Magnetic Music Festival is definitely one of them! Electronic music, LED lights, lasers, state-of-the-art production, and the best DJs will create one awesome dance party on April 20th at Kennesaw State University Recreation Center. Liquified and Disco Donnie Presents, award-winning industry pioneers in the festival […]

Live Review & Picture Book: BMI Indie Showcase feat. The Electric Sons, The Romans, & Magnets & Ghosts at Terminal West 1/31

Live Review & Picture Book by Taylor Magill Atlanta is chock full of extremely talented local bands hoping to hit it big on the national scene. Last night at Terminal West was a showcase of three local indie bands, The Electric Sons, The Romans, and Magnets and Ghosts. The combination of these three bands and […]

Weekend Picks! Col. Bruce Hampton, The Black Cadillacs, Holopaw, Austin Renfroe, and more!

By: Shelby Lum Well now that we have survived that deluge of rain, it’s gotten colder again just in time for the new month. And now it’s February.  The weather is colder and the stores are filling with red and pink heart shaped gifts, and spring is on everyone’s minds.  No worries though!  AMG has […]

Q & A with Ben Deignan; Playing at Vinyl, Sat, February 2nd

Ben Deignan has spent the last 5 years in Atlanta crafting a soulful pop/rock sound that’s all his own, and in addition to writing, recording, and touring nationally, Ben is frequently in London, working at Kensaltown Studios with their Grammy-winning songwriters and expanding his career into the UK. Constantly busy writing songs, recording, and playing […]

5GB Interview with Vinyl Thief, Playing @ Vinyl with The Black Cadillacs & The Dirty Souls – Friday, Feb. 1st

Vinyl Thief is an electro-rock band from Nashville, TN. Easy on the electro, with a generous serving of rock. The band proves that Nashville music doesn’t have to come from the back of a cowboy’s pickup truck or from somewhere inside Jack White’s garage. It can come from dance parties in your neighbor’s basement. Or […]

Q & A with Austin Renfroe; Playing at Eddie’s Attic Friday, Feb. 1st

It’s sometimes hard to imagine how the spirit of a soulful song crafter and the energy of a compelling concert artist can coexist in the same person, but Austin Renfroe brings both to the page and stage. With a steadily expanding, committed fan base and shows at venues nationwide ranging from college campuses and theaters […]

CD Review: Tegan & Sara — Heartthrob

Tegan & Sara Heartthrob Warner Brothers By Al Kaufman The indie pop darlings have discovered the ‘80s. The goal of the seventh album for the Canadian twin sisters was to write a batch of fun ‘80s synth-pop love songs, but add an undertone of darkness. They succeeded. Ditching their producer from the last two albums, […]